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Could c-spine hyperflexion/vertical compression lead to "left high-grade/advanced osseous neural foraminal stenosis" at c5-c6/c6-c7 and r arm numbness?
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Yes: Along with advancing years and genetics prior facet fracture.
Answered 10/12/2013
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